And while you are on your way to court with your opponent, make every effort to be reconciled [to him] so that he does not drag you in front of the judge, and then the judge turns you over to the officer, and the officer throws you into prison.
2 Peter 1:15 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) And I will make every effort to see that, after I leave [i.e., die], you will always be able to recall the things [I said to you]. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Moreover, I will diligently endeavor [to see to it] that [even] after my departure (decease) you may be able at all times to call these things to mind. American Standard Version (1901) Yea, I will give diligence that at every time ye may be able after my decease to call these things to remembrance. Common English Bible I’m eager for you always to remember these things after my death. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, I will present a work for you to have, so that, frequently after my passing, you may call to mind these things. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And I will endeavour, that you frequently have after my decease, whereby you may keep a memory of these things. |
And while you are on your way to court with your opponent, make every effort to be reconciled [to him] so that he does not drag you in front of the judge, and then the judge turns you over to the officer, and the officer throws you into prison.
who appeared in splendor, and were speaking of Jesus’ [coming] departure [i.e., His imminent death], which He was soon to experience at Jerusalem.
Do you not remember that I used to tell you these things when I was still with you?
And the things that you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, you should pass on to trustworthy men who will be able to teach other people also.
By [having] faith, Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain did. [And] because of his faith he was commended by God for being righteous, when God expressed approval of his offerings. By means of his faith, Abel still speaks [to us], even though he is dead.
Therefore, I intend to constantly remind you people about these things [i.e., those mentioned in verses 5-11], even though you [already] know them, and have been established in the truth you now possess.